Arts & Entertainment

The texts and images on the back of Tibetan art objects reveal clues to their meaning, function, and historical context. For the first time ever both sides of a select group of scroll paintings (thangkas), sculptures, and initiation cards will be explored in detail. Chosen for the beauty, exceptional content, and complexity of their backs, these works of art dating from the 13th to the 19th century will be on exhibit through August 12th

On Tuesday, April 23rd, Slate's Emily Yoffe, author of the long-running advice column, "Dear Prudence," discusses her most amazing and most controversial letters, as well as the lessons she’s learned from the letter writers. Slate chairman and editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg will interview Emily about recurrent dilemmas, the most difficult problems and how the letters reflect our times.

Fusing virtuosic object manipulation, sweeping cinematic storytelling, and a hypnotic score SeXcurity, opening on April 23rd, is a provocative investigation into the conundrum of identity. New York City screenwriter Daniel can't stand the sight of himself. He hasn't written in months, his boyfriend might return to Germany because of visa problems, and spending hours online researching bareback sex for his film is getting him nowhere. To help out with his boyfriend's visa fees Daniel takes a job with his family's Israeli security company in New Jersey, where he is forced to confront his father's stifling stories about Jewish survival.

Funny and provocative, the married comedy couple of Epstein and Hassan reveal their personal yet surprisingly universal insights into race, relationships, sex, politics and more on Friday, May 3rd. It's a raunchy, but also heartwarming, comedy show with stylistic nods to the edgy likes of Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce and Woody Allen.